Top comedian, Basketmouth has announced his intention to run for the office of president of Nigeria in the 2019 general election. This is coming according to the entertainer, to fulfill the promise he made last week that if Donald Trump wins the U.S presidential election, he will run for president in 2019. He made the announcement on his Instagram page.

“My Esteemed people, in fulfillment of my threat/promise regarding the outcome of the just concluded #uspresidentialelection.

“I am announcing my candidacy for the Office of the President of our dear country in the 2019 general elections.

“Consultations are ongoing and I will announce at a future date under what party,” he said. #MakeNigeriaBRIGHTAgain